Considering mesotherapy but unsure which blend or how many sessions are right for you? The first step is an assessment. Dr. Nil Yazıcı plans a separate course for the face, eye area or neck – and if you are travelling to Istanbul, you can start with an online consultation.
Mesotherapy is a medical aesthetic treatment in which ingredients such as vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and low-concentration hyaluronic acid are delivered into the skin through many micro-injections. The blend and the interval between sessions are chosen by the physician according to the area being treated and the skin's needs. In Istanbul, Dr. Nil Yazıcı plans mesotherapy after an examination, usually as a course of several sessions.
In mesotherapy, the result depends less on the needle than on choosing the right ingredients and the right depth: a blend suited to the eye area is not the same as one used on the rest of the face. Dr. Nil Yazıcı makes a separate decision for each area and, where appropriate, recommends a different option instead of mesotherapy. In short: mesotherapy works as a course of area-specific blends, while a skin booster focuses mainly on deep hydration with hyaluronic acid – our article on mesotherapy vs skin boosters compares the two in detail.
About Dr. Nil YazıcıMesotherapy is considered for people with a specific need in a specific area:
The classic treatment for the whole face, focused on skin quality and freshness.
The blend, dose and depth are adjusted specifically for the thin, delicate skin around the eyes.
Uses ingredients aimed at uneven tone; it is considered as part of a broader pigmentation plan, not on its own.
These areas often show sun- and age-related texture changes and can be treated in the same session as the face.
Your target area, skin type, medical history and medication are reviewed, and you discuss whether mesotherapy is the right option for you. If you live abroad, an online consultation can come first, with the final assessment in person in Istanbul.
The ingredients for each area, the number of sessions and the intervals are planned, and you are told clearly what will be used.
The skin is cleansed and prepared with antiseptic. The blend is delivered superficially, in small amounts, with a very fine needle.
Your skin's response is reviewed at every session and the blend or interval is adjusted if needed. At the end of the course, the need for maintenance is decided.
Mesotherapy is usually given as a course of 3–6 sessions, 1–3 weeks apart; the effect builds up over the sessions rather than coming from a single one. After the course, many people are advised to have a maintenance session every few months. For an overview of how the treatment works, see what mesotherapy is and how it works.
Treatment day
Redness and small bumps may appear at the injection points; they usually fade noticeably within a few hours.
Days 1–3
Small bruises can occur, especially around the eyes; wait for the period your physician recommends before covering them with make-up.
Around sessions 2–3
Most people begin to notice changes in skin texture and appearance during this stage.
End of the course
The result is reviewed together, and the maintenance interval – and any complementary treatments – are planned.
To help your skin settle after mesotherapy:
Limits to be aware of before mesotherapy:
Because mesotherapy sessions are spaced a week or a few weeks apart, the schedule for patients coming from abroad is built around how often you can travel to Istanbul. An online consultation before your trip and remote follow-up afterwards can be part of the plan, with help on scheduling, airport transfer, accommodation and an interpreter if you need one. Read more about treatment travel to Istanbul.
See how the international patient process worksIncluding skin preparation, a session takes about 20–30 minutes depending on the area. If numbing cream is used, allow extra time for it to take effect.
Mesotherapy works gradually; most people notice a change from the second or third session. The exact timing depends on the blend, the area and how your skin responds.
Mesotherapy uses a ready-prepared blend, while PRP uses plasma prepared from your own blood. Which is more suitable depends on your goal and your health; the physician advises after the examination.
Redness and small bumps at the injection points usually fade the same day. Small bruises can last a few days; permanent marks are not expected.
Yes, the course can be planned around your trips. Because sessions are 1–3 weeks apart, the schedule depends on how long you stay and how often you can return; this is agreed at the consultation, and follow-up between visits can be done online.
Yes, scalp mesotherapy is planned separately. You will find the details on the hair mesotherapy page.
It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active infection in the treatment area, or with an allergy to any ingredient in the blend. Blood thinners and chronic conditions are assessed individually at the examination.
In suitable patients it can be combined with chemical peels, botulinum toxin or fillers in the same plan, at appropriate intervals. The order is decided at the examination.
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Tell us what you would like to achieve and share your medical history, and we will assess together whether this treatment is right for you. Travelling from abroad? We can start with an online consultation.
